Plaid: A Winter Favorite Print

Hello, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

It is the coldest part of mid-winter for many of us,

and we are clad in our cold weather favorite warm and toasty clothes

Except, of course, for those lucky few who are currently

 basking in the sun on a tropical vacation!

The festivities of the holidays are over, and spring is still a long way off

I would prefer to be snugly wrapped in a cozy blanket now, 

with the outdoor temperature below freezing and the wind howling

  I am so thankful for central heating in winter!

I will pay for it though, when that $300 heating bill comes 😲

 I think now is the perfect time to feature some winter plaid!

My first outfit is a heavyweight cotton plaid pleated dress

in shades of brown, tan and ivory

To ward off the chill,

 I am layering an ivory double breasted cropped corduroy jacket over the dress  

I have also worn this dress during the fall with a long sleeve blouse underneath

It has such beautiful graphic beaded detail around the neckline

but it is mostly covered up by the jacket in this outfit

Although this is sleeveless dress and would work in the spring and summer,

 I don't think I have ever worn it during the warmer seasons

 because the pattern and colors say fall and winter to me

 

Carrying a structured metal frame bag covered with laser cut leather

that look like the rays of a brilliant sun

For jewelry, I chose my hand crafted leather rose brooch,

roses and rosettes are very trendy now, but I have had this pin for years-

what goes around inevitably comes back around!

Also wearing a hinged bar bracelet and bar post earrings

Neutral tan block heel horsebit detail pumps to finish the outfit

The formula for my second outfit is tried and true, and suits almost every body.

Plus it works for all seasons and for most occasions-so versatile 

You know what it is-trusty denim and a blazer

For this time of year, I chose a thick fabric double breasted longer blazer in a large 

but subtle plaid color palette of ivory, tan and navy blue

Worn over an ivory rib knit top, and with dark wash denim boot cut jeans

An outfit that never fails!

For jewelry, I picked a blue multi-purpose tie with a delicate metal chain edge 

instead of a necklace

Distressed metal cuff bracelet and washed silver tone and faux pearl bead hoop earrings

Carrying an off-white buckle trimmed satchel shoulder bag,

and wearing perforated western look slides with a wooden block heel 

Hope you are all cozy and comfortable

and have a good week!